Madkat

A very heavy, fruity vanilla scent that even though I like, it is just too similar to several other BBW scents that I already own. I can think of 6 others that I have purchased from BBW in the last couple of years with a similar candy-like sugary vanilla scent.

That said, the throw was very good for about a hour, and still an inch or two at 3 hours before fading away.

Edit: I tested the body mist

Summer Vanillas Lemon is a deliciously sweet lemon bakery scent. The lemon is slightly tangy at first like lemon frosting but the tartness does not last long and it turns into a warm buttery lemon cake. I get a hint of musk but it doesn't bother me. However it is almost too sweet and very heavy feeling. It reminds me of an arabian oil because the scent is so strong, I have to apply it very lightly or indirectly.

The sillage is very big, and the scent lasted over 3 hours, whereas most other body mists rarely last an hour on me. Also this does not give me an initial blast of alcohol that I get from other mists.

My final verdict is I love the smell but it is just too heavy for me, at least in the summer heat. I will try again in cooler weather and hopefully I will like wearing it better then.

Demeter's Pineapple is the scent of a fresh cut, juicy pineapple not the syrupy or watery canned variety. Very realistic, fresh and a bit sweet but also tart. I have the 1/2 oz splash bottle and the throw is a few inches, so I notice it but not sure others will unless they are pretty close to me. Lasted under 2 hours. I will enjoy wearing it on its own but I will probably use it more often for layering.

Just picked up this gem at Marshall's super cheap (price not smell). One spray on my inner wrist and the whole room smells like a huge bouquet of fresh roses, very realistic, greenery and all. I really do not get any other notes in this. I love roses but think I will need to be the right mood to wear it without it being too much. Sillage & trail is big on me and seems to last forever, but I will have to find a different way to wear it as it left a bright yellow spot on my wrist, like I was tagged with a highlighter.

Elige is a very nice, romantic, floral oriental. The flowers are nicely blended so I cannot pick out any specific one. I get a good bite of pepper, and a splash of an aquatic note. The opening has fresh feel and she dries down to a sweet, woody base.

Strong enough for a night out but not too strong for daytime wear. She is a joy to wear with good sillage and lasting power. I feel comfortable wearing her year round. Smells higher quality than expected for the price range. I'm glad she's in my collection.